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BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,045

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $20,499

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021202120212010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesElement
Trim330i330eM340iM3M3 CompetitionEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $41,250 $44,550 $54,700 $69,900 $72,800 $22,635
Luxury Design 0 0 0      
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700     1,700
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550  
Wood trim       0    
Sunroof       0    
Folding second row seats         475  
Luxury Design 0 0 0      
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565     1,577
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505  
Wood trim       0    
Sunroof       0    
Folding second row seats         435  
Options (change) 4,000 4,000 2,250 550 1,025 1,700
Options (change) 3,680 3,680 2,070 505 940 1,577
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 710
Gas Tax 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $46,245 $45,544 $57,945 $71,445 $74,820 $25,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Element EX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series 330e
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,999
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,791
Model Year202120212021202120212010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesElement
Trim330i330eM340iM3M3 CompetitionEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine255hp I4180hp I4 PiH382hp I6 H473hp I6503hp I6166hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6T8A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16600, 16270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18275/40-18275/35-19215/70-16
Total Price$46,245$45,544$57,945$71,445$74,820$25,045
Adjustments for Features-7,375-7,500-7,625-8,100-6,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,870$38,044$50,320$63,345$68,045$25,045
Cost Above Minimum$826$0$12,276$25,301$30,001$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Element

Model Year202120212021202120212010
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesElement
Trim330i330eM340iM3M3 CompetitionEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 $1300 
6-speed manual   $150  
5-speed automatic     $900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Rollover sensor     $50
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate     $150
Overhead console storage compartments     $100
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Removable cooler console     $175
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Intermittent wipers     $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150 
Rear wiper     $175
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500$500 
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0    
8 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0  
Painted brake calipers, alternate color    $0 
Rear spoiler   $200  
Skid plate (one)     $50
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0$0 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot     $25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound  $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats   $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat    $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450$450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Removable second row seats     $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0 
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching   $50$50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$10,295$10,420$10,545$11,020$9,695$2,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,375$7,500$7,625$8,100$6,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-746-111-403-170-1750

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Honda Element

Model Year20212010
Model3-SeriesElement
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in101.4 in
Length185.7 in169.9 in
Width71.9 in71.6 in
Height56.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.974.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

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